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David Cullen

[Former] Business/Washington Contributing Editor

David Cullen has been covering trucking for top-tier media platforms continuously since 1981. He served as executive editor of Heavy Duty Trucking from 2015 to 2020. Prior to that was executive editor of a fleet-focused magazine, where he was on staff from 1989 to 2015. He launched his career in 1981 with DES (Diesel Equipment Superintendent), where he served as managing editor from 1985 to 1989.

Cullen is known for his coverage of legislative and regulatory issues affecting the trucking industry, as well as fleet business related topics.

Cullen is a recipient of several Jesse H. Neal Awards for Outstanding Journalism and numerous ASPBE AZBEE Awards for Excellence in business-to-business journalism, as well as ASPBE's Annual Stephen Barr Award for Individual Feature Writing.

Articlesby David CullenJuly 26, 2023

4 Trends in Less-Than-Truckload

LTL carriers buffeted by headwinds consider new approaches to pricing and profits.

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Articlesby David CullenJune 29, 2023

Electric Trucks: Scoring on the Utility Play

The first bleeding-edge question that’s hard to avoid when it comes to electrifying a medium- or heavy-duty truck fleet is, “Who pays what?” The next one is, “What comes first?” Infrastructure or trucks? David Cullen has some good news in Passing Zone column.

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Newsby David CullenJune 16, 2023

FMCSA: Data Shows Little Effect from 2020 Hours of Service Changes

A report on the impact of 2020 hours-of-service modifications indicates that, so far, the frequency and severity of HOS violations have not been reduced, nor has there been a significant effect on crash or fatality rates.

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Articlesby David CullenJune 9, 2023

Motor Carriers and Logistics Companies Offer Shippers More Options than Ever

Whether freight is handled by motor carrier, broker, or 3PL, the options for how to move it are growing as the players and their roles evolve and intermingle.

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Articlesby David CullenJune 2, 2023

Trucks-as-a-Service Model to Help Drive EV Adoption by Fleets

The Trucks-as-a-Service (TaaS) subscription-based model aims to make it easier and faster for fleets to convert to electric trucks.

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Newsby David CullenMay 31, 2023

Loophole Closed in Reporting Driver Drug/Alcohol Violations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse now notifies employers if there is a change to a driver’s Clearinghouse record for up to 12 months after a pre-employment query of the system.

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Newsby David CullenMay 10, 2023

FMCSA Running Inaugural Safety Week for Truckers and All Road Users

New Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration safety-observance event launches alongside two national public awareness campaigns promoting safe driving practices among road users, including truck drivers.

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Articlesby David CullenMay 10, 2023

Raising the Bar on Customer Service in the Supply Chain

The customer-service experience can make or break a trucking or logistics provider, says HDT's David Cullen in this commentary.

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Newsby David CullenMay 5, 2023

House Bill to Thwart Truck Speed-Limiters Not Likely to Gain Traction

New House bill that aims to sink FMCSA plan to mandate speed-limiters on trucks is not likely to become law.

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Newsby David CullenMay 3, 2023

FMCSA Seats Task Force Seeking Fair Leasing Agreements for Owner-Operators

The new federal task force of industry experts aims to ensure truck leasing arrangements are fair to owner-operators new to the trucking industry.

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